Question

Shivaji Maharaj paid attention to building a Navy.Find out and write.

Answer 1

The Maratha Navy refers to the naval wing of the armed forces of Maratha Empire, which existed from around mid-17th century to mid-18th century in India. The founder of Maratha EmpireChhatrapati Shivaji is considered as the Father of Indian Navy.

Answer 2

Shivaji Maharaj was among the few Indian rulers to realize the significance of the sea power.

Many people failed to notice his remarkable achievements in the navy field.

Indians have wide trade links to South East Asia, Europe, and Middle East countries.

In Gujarat, ship construction sites and dry docks built, which indicated the Indians advancement in naval power.

However, in the 14th century, the Indian share in the sea trade, as well as ships, declined because of the invasion of western India by the Muslim Sultans.

Therefore, Shivaji built the several modern navy forts and supported for the revival of the Indian maritime power.